History and Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatments

What was the primary focus of early schizophrenia treatments?

• Dietary changes

• Environmental factors

• Genetic mutations

• Biochemical imbalances

What was the main goal of deep sleep therapy?

• To enhance brain activity

• To induce prolonged sleep

• To stimulate neuron firing

• To increase blood sugar levels

What chemical was used in insulin shock therapy to induce comas?

• Serotonin

• Barbiturates

• Metrazol

• Insulin

What was the incorrect hypothesis behind convulsive therapy?

• Weak neurons cause schizophrenia

• Seizures and schizophrenia are antagonistic

• Deep sleep can cure schizophrenia

• Schizophrenia is caused by high blood sugar

Who proposed the use of ECT after observing pigs being anesthetized?

• Emil Kraepelin

• Sigmund Freud

• Ugo Cerletti

• Carl Jung

What was a major side effect of early ECT treatments?

• Improved motor functions

• Enhanced cognitive skills

• Severe memory impairment

• Increased appetite

What is a modern practice in ECT to reduce memory loss?

• Increasing session frequency

• Using higher voltage

• Placing electrodes on one side of the head

• Avoiding anesthesia

What neurotransmitters are thought to be released after a seizure in ECT?

• Adrenaline and cortisol

• Acetylcholine and norepinephrine

• Serotonin and dopamine

• GABA and glutamate

What is ECT primarily used for today?

• Managing severe depression

• Enhancing memory

• Treating mild anxiety

• Curing schizophrenia

What is a key reason ECT is still used despite its risks?

• It is cheaper than other treatments

• It has no side effects

• It is more effective than some medications

• It is a traditional practice